Question

A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is given the wrong dose of Metformin during a hospital stay, but the error is noticed quickly and no harm occurs. What is the most appropriate action according to duty of candour?

Accepted Answer

Be open with the patient about the error, apologise and record the incident according to local policy

Answer

Do nothing as no harm occurred

Answer

Alter the notes so the error cannot be traced

Answer

Tell the patient only if he specifically asks about medication changes

Answer

Wait until discharge to mention it briefly

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is given the wrong dose of Metformin during a hospital stay, but the error is noticed quickly and no harm occurs. What is the most appropriate action according to duty of candour?